Davis: Size no issue as MLB in Tampa Two

Of all the players trying to make the Detroit Lions' roster, perhaps no two guys draw more interest from fans than safety Greg Blue and linebacker Buster Davis. It's certainly no coincidence that they're also two of the team's biggest hitters.

The Freep talked about Davis in a recent article. It's certainly worth hearing from the man himself, but here are a few quotes. That last paragraph seems like it came straight from head coach Rod Marinelli's mouth.

Detroit Free Press, August 15: "It's an ignorant statement, because if we judge people by how big they are or how they ran in the combine or whatever the case may be, this NFL wouldn't be what it is today," Davis said Friday. "It's really about guys who want to play the game of football no matter what the situation is, and I'm one of those guys."
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"People who actually know football know you don't have to be 6-5 to play in the Tampa Two defense," Davis said. "It's all about knowing what you're doing, knowing the game of football and playing ball. You don't have to get 20 yards deeper in coverage because you're not 6-3. That's not how things work. "
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"I don't worry about competition," Davis said. "Not at all. You need it. It'll push you to be the best you can be. But I just go do what I do ."